Hydrostatic issue

[G2000]

Please Help - Hydrostatic issue

Hello all. I just recently purchased a 96/97 G2000 with 800 hrs. Everything about it looks great. the engine is in great shape and runs very well - stored in garage for its entire life. Anyway, after a few times of driving and figuring out how everything operates i realized the hydrostat was a little stiff. (first time owner of a mower with hydraulics). Brake barely slows down the tractor. the deck raises but over time it lowers back down, the speed lever does not keep a constant speed and the drive peddle is very stiff.

I'm praying some of you have ideas other than having the entire hydrostat replaced. I don't have the money to deal with that. is it possible i just have air in the system?? can i bleed it like a brake line? Paid 1400 for it so if worst comes to worst putting in a new hydrostat wouldn't be the worst thing. but i'm hoping there are some trouble shooting options before i take the plunge. I don't have service manuals so i'm hoping you guys may know so routes to take.

Thanks!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Clarify, when you mean stiff do you mean the pedal is stiff to push?
If so it could be as simple as a dry pivot point and need lubed.

Brakes on a hydrostat are near worthless, you normally never need to use them.
They could be worn or out of adjustment or the Hydro stat is still pushing and is out doing the brakes.

As far as the deck issue it could be either a valve adjustment issue or it could have a mechanical issue.

Get the WSM for it P/N 97897-10835 it will walk you through the exact details on the machine.

 

[85Hokie]

Re: Please Help - Hydrostatic issue

I am like NIW ---- what is stiff???? THE movement of the pedal ???

 

[Daren Todd]

Re: Please Help - Hydrostatic issue

I am like NIW ---- what is stiff???THE movement of the pedal ???

That sounds like a very loaded question

 

[G2000]

Haha sorry. What I mean is it is hard to push and doesn't feel responsive unless I really push down on it. I checked the stopper adjustment setting for the pedal and it is set appropriately. That is what led me too believe it might be hst related.